Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist

Position Title Psychologist - Clinical Psychologist Strawberry Hill Campus Position Summary / Career Interest The Division of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Kansas Health System is seeking applicants for a Clinical Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and behavioral health services to adults with psychiatric and co-occurring medical conditions. The Clinical Psychologist will work directly with the adult inpatient psychiatry treatment team to assess and treat individuals receiving multidisciplinary care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral interventions, participating in daily treatment team rounds, and collaborating closely with clinical teams to coordinate patient care. The psychologist will join a 27-member Psychology Division within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Clinical practice will be based primarily at the Strawberry Hill Campus of The University of Kansas Health System, with additional outpatient responsibilities in the Department's ambulatory clinic located within the Medical Pavilion on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring medical conditions and will bring expertise in contemporary approaches to psychological assessment, treatment, advocacy, and rehabilitation. Faculty are encouraged to participate in scholarly activities and collaborate with colleagues throughout the health system and university. As part of this position, there will be opportunities to supervise and train psychology graduate students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and psychiatry residents. Opportunities for academic collaboration, research, and professional development are also available. About the Position Provide assessment, psychotherapy, counseling, and support services to individuals receiving care at the Strawberry Hill Campus. Provide individual and group psychotherapy. Conduct psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations to inform treatment planning. Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other medical personnel. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team rounds and coordinate ongoing patient care. Maintain a productive clinical practice in the ambulatory psychiatry clinic. Work effectively with other clinical services and outside collaborating facilities to facilitate interaction and continuity of patient care. Maintain flexibility regarding clinical assignments to further the best interests of the Department as a whole. Provide excellent educational experiences for psychology graduate students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and psychiatry residents. Participate in Division and Department activities, faculty meetings, hospital and medical school committees, and grand rounds. Collaborate in clinical activities, scholarly work, and research initiatives with other faculty. Required Qualifications Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited doctoral program (with an APA-accredited clinical internship) One year of relevant post-doctoral experience in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology Must be fully licensed or licensable in the State of Kansas and the State of Missouri by the time of appointment Preferred Qualifications Board Certification or Board Certification eligibility through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in a specialty relevant to this position Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring medical conditions Prior experience in an Academic Medical Center during internship or postdoctoral training Involvement in local, state, or national professional psychology organizations related to education, clinical practice, or research Scholarly interests, research experience, and collaborative academic involvement Benefits and Compensation Recent increase in overall compensation package Generous retirement contribution Relocation assistance Health, dental, vision CME allowance LTD/STD and life insurance Professional liability insurance About The University of Kansas Hospital Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1,045-bed academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for #J-18808-Ljbffr Kansas Health System